Savage tuned the barrel length specifically for the 224 Valkyrie cartridge to achieve peak accuracy at extreme range.
<p>MSR 15 Long Range The barrel is also topped with a two-port muzzle brake mounted with Savage’s proprietary taper-lock interface. The brake allows the shooter to adjust the recoil impulse of the rifle and stabilize the muzzle for faster, more accurate follow-up shots. The custom-length gas system, paired with a low-profile adjustable gas block, is enclosed by a true free-float handguard. The gas block can be adjusted for optimum cycling of the full range of bullet weights and tuned for use with a suppressor. Features: Non-reciprocating side charging handle, low-profile adjustable gas block, Hogue pistol grip, cutom-forged upper and lower receivers, custom-length gas system, two-stage trigger, free-float handuard with MLock, two-port muzzle brake with taper-lock interface. Specifications: MPN: 22947 Caliber: 224 Valkyrie Handed: Right Rate of Twist: 7 Weight: 10.07 lbs Overall Length: 42 7/” Barrel Length: 22″ Ammo Capacity: 10</p>